Previous-style Chinese language egg cake is a childhood reminiscence. It is usually generally known as mini Chinese language sponge cake or egg cake. If honey is added, it may be referred to as honey cake.

I’m at all times questioning the place these yummy little desserts originated. However I used to be acquainted with them once I was just a bit lady. At the moment, desserts had been fairly treasures as a result of we couldn’t make them at house. Nevertheless, they’re at all times obtainable at bigger shops. You’ll be able to even odor the aroma from miles away.

Rising up, I beloved recalling the meals from my childhood. To start with, this Chinese language egg cake was steamed as an alternative of baked. Then, the baked model was in nearly each retailer for a while. In contrast with the steamed model, I desire the baked model as a result of I can nonetheless style the uncooked egg style even after including lemon zest to the batter. After making this efficiently round two weeks in the past, I make this little egg cake not less than twice each weekend for a fast breakfast.

There have been many simple and yummy desserts from my childhood. This one is made with egg and flour, and we’ve got one other one made with yeast and rice flour; verify that recipe for Chinese language steamed  rice cake(typically also referred to as sugar cake)

I’ve examined a number of batches of this recipe. You may make a 2 eggs model for a small mini cake or 4 eggs for an everyday one. For the small model, the muffin tin I take advantage of is round 50*15mm for every cupcake.

An important step on this recipe is to whip the egg till it’s actually gentle(white and now not full of enormous bubbles).

Concerning the Measurement

I acquired many requests regarding measuring the amount of the components, akin to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. For conventional Chinese language stir-fries or soups, I used to skip any measurement course of and make changes based mostly on private expertise. However I began measuring in quantity, particularly for seasonings, as soon as I spotted that dependable private expertise requires years of follow. 

I take advantage of my kitchen scale for nearly all of my baking and dessert recipes, as exact ingredient quantities are so essential for profitable baking. So, Elaine nonetheless extremely recommends shopping for your self a kitchen scale. Know-how adjustments cooking expertise provided that you employ it. 

Nevertheless, I perceive that lots of you come throughout a recipe that’s desperately wanted, however there isn’t a kitchen scale readily available. So, I up to date this recipe with quantity measurement. I’m utilizing US quantity measurement.  However for the flour, you’ll want to shift it first utilizing a quantity measurement as a result of it will possibly vary from 120g (shifted) to 150g (unshifted).

Step by Step

Preheat the oven to 180°C round 350°F.

Add eggs and castor sugar to a mixing bowl. Whip at medium pace first to combine these components after which at excessive pace till gentle and fluffy. Then, use low pace to take away some giant bubbles. This step is the important thing to success, and it could take 12- quarter-hour till the combination reaches the ribbon stage for the maintain mixer. In the event you use a stand mixer, it may be faster (round 4-5 minutes )

Shift flour in and add oil (attempt to keep away from the flour). Then use a spatula to mix nicely. Put together a mini 12 paper-lined muffin tin mould and pour the batter in in case you are making 2 egg model or an everyday 12 paper-lined common muffin tin mould for 4 egg model.

Bake on the center rack for quarter-hour till the floor is nicely coloured.

• 4 center dimension eggs ,room temperature eggs
• 120 g cake flour ,1 US cup (shifted)
• 80 g castor sugar ,round 6 tablespoons+2 teaspoon
• 1 tbsp. oil ,impartial oil with out sturdy taste
• heat water if in tremendous chilly days ,for rushing up the whipping course of, not required in summer time days.

• Preheat the oven to 180°C round 350°F.

• Put together a bigger container and add half full heat water, then place your mixing bowl on the nice and cozy water. Add eggs and castor sugar. Whip at medium pace till gentle and fluffy. After which use low pace to take away some giant bubbles. This step is the important thing of success and will take 12- quarter-hour till the combination attain the ribbon stage.

• Shift flour in. Then use a spatula to mix nicely. And lastly add oil and nicely mixed too.

• Put together a mini 12 paper lined muffin tin mould and pour the batter in.

• Bake on the center rack for quarter-hour till the floor is nicely coloured.

The muffin tin I’m utilizing is round 50*15mm for every cupcake.
The Vitamin Details relies on every single cake.
Recipe is firstly revealed in 2015 and up to date with extra footage and movies in 2024

Energy: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fats: 1g | Ldl cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Concerning the cracked floor model

I’ve examined a number of batches of including extra flour, round 150g, and efficiently created the cracked floor model.

In contrast with the fluffy model, this cracked floor egg cake incorporates extra flour and is denser. It additionally will get a powerful aroma due to the decrease water content material. This model is my canine Seven’s favourite. By the way in which, Seven is my canine. 😄

Blissful cooking. In the event you made this, we love to seek out your suggestions in regards to the style, texture and your favourite ratio.